Freezing one’s body or head makes sense only within the materialist paradigm.
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Scientific American ignores new science on consciousness
The publication draws conclusions from limited sources.
Memories sit in electromagnetic field, new paper suggests
When we remember episodes, we access the same electromagnetic fields as during the original event, James Reggia states.
A ‘consciousness quarrel’ has flared up again
Critics of the IIT theory dislike the idea that consciousness might pervade everything. But others plead for “healthy diversity and daring humility”.
Philosopher claims to solve thorny dilemma in consciousness theory
The philosophy of panpsychism, adhered to by many consciousness researchers, has a so-called combination problem. A British philosopher claims to have solved it.
Nobel laureate physicist Josephson surmises consciousness is primordial
Fascinating perspectives pointing to a nonphysical reality are held by a famed physicist and a high-profile corporate leader.
Astrobiologist: Consciousness preceded life
Proponents of a quantum theory of consciousness argue, “The origin of life may have been prompted and driven by conscious feelings right from the start.”
Philosopher foresees future “worship” of a conscious universe
Western philosophers and scientists are cautiously approaching spiritual descriptions of reality. Cosmopsychism is one possibility, Philip Goff posits.
Variant of panpsychism said to address “hard problem”
Mostyn Jones states that “electrical activity across separate neurons creates a unified, intelligent mind”.
